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CityCouncil | 2020-04-22 | 8 | speeding; enforcement and engineering are both needed; pedestrian friendly changes should be made for businesses; streets are generally poorly designed; the sooner the City can fix bad engineering with good engineering, the better; expressed support for planning solutions. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the topic is very important; Alameda currently does have less traffic on the streets, but people are also driving faster; more people are out walking to get fresh air and exercise; noted that she is careful when crossing streets due to fast drivers; the item is important to address even under COVID-19; proposed staff go after as much grant funding as possible for projects; stated that she is surprised at the comments from the business associations; all factors must be considered; discussion Davis being a bicycle-friendly city; stated enforcement is important, but there is a limited number of staff; the workshop held by Vice Mayor Knox White and Councilmember Oddie was impressive and well-attended; the City must protect the safety and accessibility of streets for all; expressed support for gradual re-opening of the City when it is safe to do so; stated social distancing will extend over time; urged people to stay active; noted that she typically finds parking along Webster Street; inquired whether the inability to turn off beg buttons is related to equipment. The City Engineer responded in the affirmative; stated the City has a very old system; not all intersection controllers are able to be easily programmed to remove buttons; some intersections are programmed for audible pedestrian signals; there are signage items to update as well; there is a catalog of system updates. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted people should not touch pedestrian buttons with their hands; inquired the status of the Central Avenue project. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the design is being refined with the consultants; stated the design refinements, including the final design for the portion going by Webster Street, will return for Council discussion in June, 2020; construction drawings will follow and actual construction will begin 2021 if all goes well; the funding is ready; the Clement Avenue project will begin nearer term and a bicycle- pedestrian project for Otis will begin ahead of Clement Avenue; Council has set up a series of projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety; all projects have had an extensive public process. Councilmember Daysog noted that his views on the three E's are not dated. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation, with the modification of final bullet to read: "separated bike lanes should be provided instead of unprotected standard bicycle lanes unless not feasible." Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4, Noes: 1. Continued April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 22, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-04-22.pdf |